Sphero

“This is the droid you are looking for,” says the website. Impossible to argue with that. Who doesn’t want a little BB-8 droid they can control with their phone via Bluetooth? Or send the little guy out to patrol on his own. It also comes with something called “holographic simulation” which seems very important in helping the Resistance. Hopefully there is no Dark Side here.

Safety Review

Can it spy on me?

*Includes both the device and the device’s app

Camera

no

Microphone

yes

Tracks location

no

What does it know about me?

Does the app require me to create an account?

no

Does it have privacy controls?

no

Can I delete my data by contacting the company?

yes

Does the company share data with a third party for unexpected reasons?